Tag: geography

Argillaceous rocks are those that are primarily composed of clay minerals. Shale is a classic example of an argillaceous sedimentary rock.

The Right to Education Act, which makes education a fundamental right for children between 6 and 14 years, was enacted by the Parliament of India in 2009.

Jet streams are some of the strongest winds in the atmosphere. There are two types of jet streams: Subtropical jet stream and polar jet stream. The streams that are centered at about 30$°$ latitude are subtropical jet stream.

The word “monsoon” is derived from the Arabic word mausim, which means season. Basically, it describes a seasonal wind shift over a region that is usually accompanied by a dramatic increase in precipitation. Monsoon is experienced by Asia, North America, etc. Monsoon is the main source of water. Monsoons are vital to agriculture and the economy.

Planetary winds (Trade, Westerlies, Polar Easterlies) blow consistently throughout the year. Monsoon winds are seasonal winds, not planetary winds.

Loo is strong, gusty, hot, dry wind blowing during the day over the north and northwestern India. It is especially strong in the months of May and June.

These are called tropical cyclones. It originates in the Bay of Bengal in India and in many other parts of the world.  Whenever these tropical cyclone occur they cause great loss of life and property due to heavy rains on the eastern coastal regions of India.

The doldrums (ITCZ) shift northwards during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the area into the influence of the trade winds.